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DEFENCE - January 2019

Jan 2019

Jun 25, 2023

CRPF Signs Pact with Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) signed an agreement with Gujarat based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) for a specialised education, research, training and innovation ecosystem for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). CRPF DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen and Vice Chancellor Professor Bimal N. Patel were present during the signing of agreement during which the latter assured the CRPF of all possible cooperation and laid particular emphasis on Suraksha Karmayogi mission of the University.
Patel highlighted that more than 12,000 persons from India and 48 foreign nations have benefitted under more than 150 training programmes offered by the University. Under the MoU, CRPF personnel will be able to benefit from diploma and degree programs, get accreditation and recognition of training leading towards diploma and degree, exchange of resource persons, conduct research at RRU or CRPF facilities, among others.

Jun 24, 2023

India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) Launched

The India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) was officially launched at an event held in Washington DC. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and innovation between Indian and US defence start-ups, promoting technological advancements in the sector.
Co-organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) under the Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence (DoD), the two-day INDUS X event brought together government representatives, defence industry leaders, think tanks, investors, and start-ups from both countries.
The event featured a joint showcasing of innovative technologies by 15 Indian start-ups and 10 US start-ups, spanning multiple domains such as maritime, AI, autonomous systems, and space.

Jun 23, 2023

U.S. Bombers Land in Sweden for Training Exercises for First Time

U.S. bomber jets landed in Sweden for the first time in modern history for training exercises with the NATO invitee.
Sweden, which abandoned two centuries of military non-alignment to seek NATO membership last year (2022), announced earlier in June 2023 that it was ready to host NATO troops and materiel on its soil even before it becomes a member of the alliance.
Two American B-1B Lancers landed at Lulea-Kallax airport in northern Sweden.
Sweden has been a NATO invitee since June 2022, but its membership bid, which must be ratified by all 31 member states, has been blocked by Turkey and Hungary.
Only full members are covered by NATO's Article 5 collective defence clause under which an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
Announcing the decision to host NATO troops and materiel before joining, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that their presence would serve as a deterrent against any possible Russian actions from across the Baltic Sea.

Jun 22, 2023

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Integrated Simulator Complex at Southern Naval Command

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) 'Dhruv' at the Southern Naval Command. The ISC 'Dhruv' hosts modern state-of-the-art indigenously-built simulators that will significantly enhance practical training in the Indian Navy.
These simulators are envisaged to give real-time experience on navigation, fleet operations and naval tactics. These simulators will also be utilised for training of personnel from friendly countries.

Defence Ministry Signs MoU with Private Firm to Generate Employment for Ex-servicemen

The Ministry of Defence signed a memorandum of understanding with a private firm to facilitate the re-employment of ex-servicemen.
The Directorate General (Resettlement) under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare of the defence ministry signed an MoU with Adecco India Private Limited to facilitate the re-employment of ex-servicemen, the statement said.
Adecco is a staffing and recruitment solutions provider with specialisation in outsourcing and consulting services.
The objective is to bring corporate companies and ex-servicemen on a common platform to generate employment opportunities in various sectors such as IT, e-commerce, logistics, telecom, aerospace and defence, facility management, security, digital assessment services, power and energy, manufacturing, chemical and agro.

Jun 20, 2023

India to Gift Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam

India will gift Vietnam an in-service warship as a gesture of friendship and expanding military ties between the nations. Missile Corvette INS Kirpan - a Khukri class warship commissioned in 1991 - will soon be handed over to the Vietnam People's Navy.
The announcement was made during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi. The focus of the visit was on enhancing military ties, with maritime security and defence industrial cooperation key to the discussions.
India has been steadily expanding defence ties with Vietnam over the years, with a landmark military logistics sharing pact signed in 2022 to enhance interoperability and jointness.

Ravi Sinha New RAW Chief

Senior IPS officer Ravi Sinha was appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency RAW.
Sinha is a 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre.
Sinha, who has had an over two-decade-long stint in the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), is at present the second-in-command in the organisation. Before being promoted, he was looking after the operations wing.
Sinha has served in Jammu and Kashmir, the northeast and foreign countries in the past.
His predecessor Goel was appointed R&AW chief for two years in June 2019. He was later given two extensions of one year each in 2021 and June 2022.

Indian Army Contingent Participates in Multinational Joint Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2023′ in Mon...

As per a release by the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Army contingent is participating in the Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise 'Ex Khaan Quest 2023' in Mongolia, which is scheduled from June 19 to July 2, 2023.
The Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise 'Ex Khaan Quest 2023' featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries commenced in Mongolia.
Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the Hon'ble President of Mongolia inaugurated the Exercise in a ceremony organised at the exercise location in Mongolia. The exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).
The Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the Garhwal Rifles. The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing the interoperability of the participating nations, for sharing experiences and training uniformed personnel for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO).

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